7 Top Tips to Buying the Correct Computer Chair

It seems so simple, find a computer chair, like the colour, feels comfortable. Buy it.

But - have you considered the purchase is actually a long term investment and with the amount of business and time now dedicated to online research and dealings, we need to ensure we are protecting our health.

1. While sitting takes less energy to hold the torso erect and balanced, it also introduces certain disadvantages to the body. The natural curve of the lumbar flattens in a sitting position, which increases disk pressure. Chairs can also apply pressure to the back of the legs, cutting off blood flow to the muscles. These are all contributing factors in producing lower back pain, which statistic show account for more lost work time that the common cold.

2.Other human factors that need to be addressed, is motor function and vision. The human hand has been called our most valuable industrial resource, yet it also the most susceptible to a host of trauma and motor disorders. Keying, mousing, writing, grasping and handling paper work and manuals, put strain on the hands fine motor functions. Vision is labor intensive, providing us upwards of 85% of the information we receive from our surroundings. The eyes are vulnerable to numerous environmental factors including glare, inappropriate display technology and awkward workplace design that forces the worker to compensate for poor viewing conditions with poor body postures. Therefore a computer chair with at least 5 level position adjustments is crucial.

3 Consider a flexible backrest, one that conforms to the spine and provides critical support in the lumbar region.

4.A 5 position headrest is a MUST HAVE. Choose an engineered, flexible plastic backrest, with  adjustable arms and a lightweight five star base

5.An important advantage of choosing ergonomic friendly office furniture systems is the ability to make the workstation ergonomically correct. Choose a chair that is flexible and adjustable to meet individual preferences. The user can then creates a comfortable environment by determining the optimal placement of panel-hung components.Choose non-handed orientation for the workstation, making it suitable for adjustments for any individual.

6.MUST HAVE FEATURES:  Two arms on the chair, including arm rests. Padded back, preferrable leather, but with at least 2 inches of padding. Adjustable height length lever, adjustable recline lever.  Built in lumbar support is definetly required to prevent tension in the upper bode.

7. Attractiveness: For the home office, this is  must. Highly recommended is the MAiChair.. Offers comfort, style and featurs normally reserved for more expensive chairs.